Clipless Pedals FAQ

[david k]

just fitted spd pedals and cleats and tried it out on a 1 mile scoot. they seem good, may take some getting used to but feels good not to have a clip over my foot

 

[Gez73]

Good for you. Trickiest thing is to not forget you're clipped in. Sounds unlikely but when you're looking ahead at a possible reason to unclip it's easy to leave it too late and fall over. I've done it. Practice removing your feet every so often. Goodluck with them. A fantastic move, I should have done it years ago but thought they were just for racers. Gez

 

[suew]

Hi, I've been looking at going clipless for a few months since getting my road bike but no idea what type to go for. Has anyone used time I-clic or look keo pedals at all?

 

[jifdave]

Bought some clipless shoes as soon as I bought a road bike.

Shoes were mtb shoes from Sports direct. http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-tour-tbs100-mens-cycling-shoes-144018 lovely and comfortable and cheap.
They are essentially a walking shoe that takes a cleat as opposed to the football boot style mtb shoe.

I matched them with http://www.google.co.uk/m/products/...a=X&ei=f-bWT7GiE4Th8AOaqZGuAw&ved=0CHIQ8wIwAA shimano m520 pedals.
I'd recommend spd pedals like these as you can clip in both sides. Most if not all spd sl pedals only clip in one way.
£45 for shoes and pedals was a good start for me.
A mate has the same pedals but paid £150 for some sidi mtb shoes.

 

[fossala]

I'm using sports directs muddy fox road bike shoe. The holes aren't in the same place on the shoes, so the cleats have to be put on differently for each foot. Other that that they seem to be fine. Lets see how they hold up.

 

[A Cyclist]

A wonderful FAQ and answers for beginners getting into clip less riding. I will soon go clipless and hopefully won't have an embarrassing moment..

 

[gaz]

Most if not all spd sl pedals only clip in one way.

SPD SL pedals float into the same position every time, so clipping in is easier than double sided pedals, as you always know which way the pedal is facing.

 

[defy-one]

I'll be collecting my new road bike tommorow,and it has had spd's fitted. Having never used cleats etc,would you advise riding home with my new cycling shoes/cleats.
I'm excited about the bike but a little hesistant about the whole clipless thing

 

[musa]

I'll be collecting my new road bike tommorow,and it has had spd's fitted. Having never used cleats etc,would you advise riding home with my new cycling shoes/cleats.
I'm excited about the bike but a little hesistant about the whole clipless thing

Yes.

 

[ianrauk]

I'll be collecting my new road bike tommorow,and it has had spd's fitted. Having never used cleats etc,would you advise riding home with my new cycling shoes/cleats.
I'm excited about the bike but a little hesistant about the whole clipless thing

You will be ok.
Juts remember to anticipate when you are slowing down and stops. Unclip in plenty of time.

 

[Edwards80]

I'll be collecting my new road bike tommorow,and it has had spd's fitted. Having never used cleats etc,would you advise riding home with my new cycling shoes/cleats.
I'm excited about the bike but a little hesistant about the whole clipless thing

Without a doubt, Had 1 min of clipping in/out leaning against a wall with wife there to catch me, then went for a ride - You'll be used to them in 10 mins and loving them in 15

 

[defy-one]

Thanks all

 

[AndyRM]

Hi, I've been looking at going clipless for a few months since getting my road bike but no idea what type to go for. Has anyone used time I-clic or look keo pedals at all?

Yup, I use Look Keo pedals. The main thing to consider with the cleats for these is that there are 3 different types.

Red has 9 degrees of float, meaning that you can twist your foot 18 degrees when clipped in.

Grey has 4.5 degrees so you get a total of 9 degrees of movement.

Black has 0 degrees so the position your foot is in will remain the same.

I use grey as I like a little bit of movement; my right knee tends to stiffen otherwise.

 

[tug benson]

I`ve got a wee question..i have bought these road shoes, and am prety much new to road cycling, i only got my road boke at the end of april and i was wondering can i get clipless pedals to match these shoes and what kind of pedals should i get?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Mens-Silver-Cycling-BR07747/dp/B00472O1YI/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

 

[guitarpete247]

I`ve got a wee question..i have bought these road shoes, and am prety much new to road cycling, i only got my road boke at the end of april and i was wondering can i get clipless pedals to match these shoes and what kind of pedals should i get?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Mens-Silver-Cycling-BR07747/dp/B00472O1YI/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

Looking at these shoes you can get any pedals you like as they have bolt holes for both 2 and 3 bolt cleats. If new to clipless you could go for spd Shimano M520's which a lot of folk on here (Myself included) use or have used. I went for these so I could use my Lidl MTB shoes if I went into town, to make walking easier. But now have gone for spd sl R540's as I found I never needed the choice.